EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 17 of 24, this episode arrives just after the group staged a theatrical performance at a seaside teahouse, keeping the summer vacation energy alive while introducing an atypical supernatural detour. It's a brief tonal experiment — the series quickly pivots back to its romantic and comedic roots in the following episode centered on a summer festival. With the finale approaching in seven episodes, this lighter side-story offers a momentary pause before the season's romantic threads tighten toward their conclusion.